Air Conditioning Redo
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Air Conditioning Redo
Now that winter is here, I can finally have someone work on the A/C. My question is, if major repairs are going to be needed to refurb the a/c should I invest in one of the vintage air products and use my york compressor for trail air. Or should I just bite the bullet and fix the factory a/c with the new upgrades? I am looking at cost but reliability is probably more important and worth spending some change on.
The last time a shop worked on it they sd all the insulation around blower was shot and hanging down-and it never really blew cold enough. I am concerned that a redo of the factory system isn't going to be as good as an aftermarket even when done correctly.(read into this--I am fat and I like it cold)
Thanks in advance
77 250 w/460 np435, 205transfer, on 36" hummer tires, with factory a/c(that doesnt' work)
, 44 front, 60 rear.
The last time a shop worked on it they sd all the insulation around blower was shot and hanging down-and it never really blew cold enough. I am concerned that a redo of the factory system isn't going to be as good as an aftermarket even when done correctly.(read into this--I am fat and I like it cold)
Thanks in advance
77 250 w/460 np435, 205transfer, on 36" hummer tires, with factory a/c(that doesnt' work)
, 44 front, 60 rear.
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Putting in two systems may be a mess. If you need AC it is probably best to fix the existing system and upgrade to R134a. The insulation around the box can be replaced.
There is more information in the HVAC forum.
There is more information in the HVAC forum.
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It only cost me $500 to upgrade to the new freon with a new compressor and hoses and etc. This was done in the off season and I considered it a bargain. Much smoother and efficient. You could take the box off and refurbish it yourself before having the conversion done.
I have a small electric compressor for my airbags. It works great for airing up tires and such but not for high volume.
I have a small electric compressor for my airbags. It works great for airing up tires and such but not for high volume.
